FS28-0609 Minimising Voids in 7.5kg Fish Block Productionl

Summary

A void is a 'Hole' or 'Pit', containing air or ice, within a fish block, generally seen in the surface of the block . Voids are undesirable because they affect the final weight and appearance of a portion produced from the block. This document, based on information provided by Beck Pack Systems A/S summarises the common causes of voids in frozen fish blocks and makes recommendations to minimise their occurrence.

Author

• R Watson

Publication Reference No.

FS28_06.09

Publication date

01 June 2009